Student's Suspension Over Principal-Mocking Memes Sparks Lawsuit Against Tennessee School District

A high school student from Tennessee is suing his school district and administrators for violating his freedom of speech after he was suspended for posting satirical memes about his principal on Instagram. The student, who remains anonymous, argues that the posts caused no disruption at school and were meant to gently satirize the principal's serious demeanor. The lawsuit claims that the suspension violated the First Amendment and seeks to challenge the school's social media policy. The student is concerned that the suspension will negatively impact his academic future, including scholarships and college admissions.